- Enrollment
- 2,474
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Murfreesboro, TN
Riverdale High School
Federal NCES profile for Riverdale High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 470369001524
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 48
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Riverdale High School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Tennessee median. It is also one of the largest schools in Tennessee.
- #4 of 5
- high schools in Murfreesboro · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15:1
- students per teacher
- 2,275
- students enrolled
Riverdale High School has class sizes near the Tennessee median. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Riverdale High School ranks #4 of 5 high schools in Murfreesboro, TN.
School address
District: Rutherford County · Tennessee
NCES ID 470369001524 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+81 students YoY
Riverdale High School held near 2,124 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+81 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 152.0 → 175.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+81 students YoY 470369001524 · Murfreesboro, TN High · LARGE · TRAD
2,275 enr · 15:1 · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Stewarts Creek High School (2,474 students)
Riverdale High School held near 2,124 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+81 headcount). Teacher FTE added 152.0 → 175.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Tennessee schools → · Find another →
Riverdale High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Stewarts Creek
Stewarts Creek High School
2,474 students
- Blackman High
Blackman High School
2,301 students
- This school
Riverdale High School
2,275 students
- Smyrna High Sc
Smyrna High School
2,266 students
- Rockvale High
Rockvale High School
2,126 students
- Lavergne High
Lavergne High School
2,116 students
What this shows Riverdale High School reports 2,275 students on the CCD universe file.
How Riverdale High School compares
Riverdale High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Tennessee and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Tennessee | Tennessee avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15:1 | ▼ 2% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 2,275 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15:1
Leaner classes than 47% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
2,275
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
15:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 52% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
20.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$10,708
per pupil, district-wide
- below Tennessee avg of $11,532
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 569 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 160 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 53 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 47.8%
African American 22.6%
Hispanic or Latino 20.4%
Two or More 5.1%
Asian 3.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 47.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.5, Riverdale High School is more mixed than the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 10
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Rutherford County reports $10,708 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Riverdale High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stewarts Creek High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Blackman High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Smyrna High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rockvale High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lavergne High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Riverdale High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,301
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 2,266
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 2,126
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 2,116
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Similar high schools in Murfreesboro
4 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Blackman High School
Standard public school
2,301 students 18.6:1 students per teacher
Siegel High School
Standard public school
1,910 students 15.9:1 students per teacher
Oakland High School
Standard public school
1,872 students 13.7:1 students per teacher
Holloway High School
Standard public school
122 students 7.6:1 students per teacher
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~2,275 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15:1)
Frequently asked questions about Riverdale High School
How many students attend Riverdale High School?
Riverdale High School has 2,275 students enrolled. It is a high school in Murfreesboro, TN. CCD year-over-year: 2,043 (2022-23) → 2,124 (2023-24), nearly flat (+81).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Riverdale High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Riverdale High School is 15:1, which is 2% lower than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Riverdale High School?
The largest demographic group at Riverdale High School is White at 47.8% of enrollment, in Murfreesboro, TN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Riverdale High School?
Riverdale High School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Riverdale High School rank among high schools in Murfreesboro?
By Resource Investment Index, Riverdale High School ranks #4 of 5 high schools in Murfreesboro, TN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Murfreesboro on the city page.
What other schools are in Rutherford County?
Besides Riverdale High School, Rutherford County also operates Stewarts Creek High School (2,474 students), Blackman High School (2,301 students), and Smyrna High School (2,266 students). See the Rutherford County district page for the complete list.